First, I can't get the beta1888 (with all recent plugins downloaded) running without really horrible aliasing and unplayable slowdown. I've tried pretty much every graphics option, speed hacks on and off, and nothing helps at all. On 0.9.6, FFX runs 60fps pretty much all the time without any speed hacks (but for some flickering during cutscenes), on 1888 I get 30fps on the bridge of the airship.

Beyond that the graphics are ugly. When I play 1888, it looks the same as it does when I turn "native" on in 0.9.6 i.e grainy and pixilated.

Second, I am struggling with the FMV sequences in Final Fantasy X-2. I can get them working with certain settings but I can't seem to get F9 to switch between software and hardware rendering modes in 0.9.6, only in the Beta1888.